Smart List: The Tudors’ finale, ‘Dexter: Season 4’, Stones, Roots and ‘Grown Ups’

Still coping with the ending of “Lost”? Well, it’s now time to talk about the series finale of “The Tudors.”

Death of a monarch is never easy. Four years and six wives later, it’s time to draw the television curtain on King Henry VIII. The finale will see the aging — and plump — king defeat yet another political rival; and viewers will watch as he bids farewell to his successors. (Sunday)

FOR THE RECORD:
“Dexter”: The Smart List column in the June 20 Calendar section said that “Dexter: Season 4” would be released on DVD June 22. It comes out Aug. 17. —

Wish there was a safe way to have a serial killer in your home? Talk about “Dexter: Season 4.”

It was a finale that left fans everywhere speechless — and reaching for the control to re-play Dexter Morgan’s bad day. Now fans (or the uninitiated) can re-live the extreme antics leading up to the shocking ending when the fourth season of the hit Showtime series is released on DVD. (Tuesday)

Want to party like it’s 1971? Talk about “Stones in Exile.”

Nearly four decades ago, the Rolling Stones left their U.K. home and set up shop in a French villa as tax exiles. It was there that they produced what many regard as the band’s finest achievement: “Exile on Main St.” This documentary, out on DVD, features archive footage and interviews with Mick Jagger and company to tell the story of their time away from England and the creation of the double album. (Tuesday)

On the quest for new material by the Roots? Talk about “How I Got Over.”

Long before they were Jimmy Fallon’s uber cool house band on the late-night circuit, the Roots were hip hop’s daring pioneers. The Philadelphia crew, who have garnered critical props for their innovative blend of hip-hop, jazz, funk, soul and rock, are back with the release of their ninth studio album — their first since they started riffing with the funnyman. (Tuesday)

If you need to get your male companion out of the house, talk about ‘Grown Ups.”

In the Dennis Dugan-directed farce, Adam Sandler plays the leader of childhood pals who, upon the death of their childhood basketball coach, decide to reunite — with their families — for a weekend after 30 years apart. Did we mention it also stars Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider and Chris Rock? Oh, and Salma Hayek. (Friday)

—Yvonne Villareal